Advisory Message: Burbank - A series of freeway improvements on the I-5 between Magnolia Blvd and Buena Vista Street. Major activities August 24-29, 2014.

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Thursday August 21, 2014, 8:38 PM California Highway Patrol - Southern Division Advisory: Burbank - A series of freeway improvements on the I-5 between Magnolia Blvd and Buena Vista Street. Major activities August 24-29, 2014. Hi Pepperdine Libboard, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I-5 EMPIRE PROJECT UPDATE: UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND CLOSURES Special Closure Note: The southbound I-5 Buena Vista Street off-ramp will be CLOSED Tuesday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a concrete pour. BURBANK — The construction activities and closures listed below will occur during the week of August 24-29, 2014, as part of the I-5 Empire Project in Burbank, a series of freeway improvements between Magnolia Boulevard and Buena Vista Street. More information about the project is here. Construction activities and closures are subject to change. Major Construction Activities for the Week of August 24-29, 2014 Day Work § Retaining wall work (including a concrete pour on Aug. 26) near the I-5 Buena Vista Street off-ramp. § Boring operation along Victory Place north of Empire Avenue. § Fill placement between the San Fernando Boulevard tunnel and the Lincoln Street/Victory Place intersection. § Manhole work on Empire Avenue near Wilson Avenue by Liberman Broadcasting. § Gas Company work: utility removal/relocation on San Fernando Boulevard between the northbound I-5 Scott Road off-ramp and Grismer Avenue and at Andover Drive. Night Work § Striping and delineation work on Victory Place and Empire Avenue near Liberman Broadcasting. § Material delivery to old Scott Road/northbound San Fernando tunnel. Please be attentive to closures, slow down, and watch for workers in construction zones. What to Expect: Residents and businesses close to the freeway may notice vibration and construction noise, but it will not exceed levels permitted by state, federal and local regulations. Also, the contractor is using approved dust-control measures to minimize airborne particles, but some dust is expected. Additionally, motorists should be attentive to new traffic patterns created by restriping of travel lanes and concrete barriers. Please proceed cautiously and watch for workers. Closures for the Week of August 24-29, 2014 Ramp Closures The southbound I-5 Buena Vista Street off-ramp will be closed Tuesday, August 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane Closure One lane of southbound I-5 between Hollywood Way and Burbank Boulevard will be closed Tuesday, August 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Street Closures (near Empire Center) Empire Avenue will have one travel lane in each direction at all times. Parking will be restricted on the north side of Empire Avenue. Permanent I-5 Ramp Closures Northbound Burbank Boulevard/Walnut Avenue on-ramp Southbound Scott Road off-ramp: This ramp will be integrated into the Empire interchange, which will open in mid-2016 Southbound Victory Place/Lincoln Street on-ramp: This ramp will be integrated into the Empire interchange, which will open in mid-2016 Resources for Motorists § Project Information: Information about the project is here. § Closure Information: Closure information for this and other freeway projects is also available on the Caltrans website and the I-5 website. § Real-Time traffic Information: Visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov, go511.com, or call 5-1-1. For the safety of the construction crew and motorists, please be attentive to closures, slow for the cone zone, and move over one lane where possible. Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience and understanding during construction. For more information, visit I-5info.com. Contact Information: Officer Edgar Figueroa California Highway Patrol, Southern Division 818-240-8200 efigueroa@chp.ca.gov For full details, view this message on the web. Sent by California Highway Patrol - Southern Division 411 Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91203 To manage your email settings, click here. To update your account settings, login here. If you prefer not to receive future emails, unsubscribe here. Powered by . © 2014 Nixle, LLC. All rights reserved.